Job Description
JOB – Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION – Chester
TERM – Permanent
SALARY - £25,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience
My client is a specialist sheet metal manufacturer based in Chester. They are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.
The Graduate Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes :
- HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering or similar
- Experience in a similar Design position
- Experience with Sheet metal and other metal materials
- Previous experience designing bespoke / precision products and mechanics, in professional or educational setting or in your spare time
- Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor etc.
- Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles, tight tolerances and machinery
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
- Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
The Graduate Design Engineer role will involve :
Using SolidWorks on a daily basis for concept design and producing technical drawingsDeveloping ideas from concept to productionworking with metal materialsCreating models / prototypesLiaising with clients and developing solutionsLiaising with manufacturing providersCreating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plansUpdating 3D models and drawingsInputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMsCollaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projectsMaintaining technical drawings and documentationSupporting product Testing, Verification & ValidationIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.
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